Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on the overall development and welfare of the region.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor briefed the Prime Minister on key developmental initiatives, welfare schemes, and major infrastructure projects currently underway in Ladakh. He highlighted efforts being made to strengthen road and air connectivity, improve public infrastructure, and ensure the timely delivery of essential services in the geographically challenging and strategically significant region.
Kavinder Gupta also apprised the Prime Minister of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism, preserving Ladakh’s unique cultural and ecological heritage, and creating livelihood opportunities for local youth. Issues related to education, healthcare facilities in remote and border areas, and the implementation of Central Government schemes were also discussed in detail.
He emphasised the administration’s focus on inclusive growth, good governance, and people-centric development, particularly in far-flung areas that face harsh climatic conditions. He shared feedback from the grassroots regarding public aspirations and developmental needs, underlining the importance of continued Central support for accelerated progress in the Union Territory. The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts being made for inclusive growth in Ladakh and reiterated the Centre’s continued support for the region’s all-round development and the welfare of its people.
Confirming the meeting, the official handle of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) shared photographs on X and said that the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh had called on the Prime MinisterThe Ladakh Lieutenant Governor’s office also posted on X that the meeting involved detailed discussions on governance and development issues, with a focus on accelerating growth while ensuring inclusivity across the Union Territory.
Earlier, on December 30, Chief Secretary-designate of Ladakh Ashish Kundra paid a courtesy visit to the Lieutenant Governor at the LG Secretariat in Leh. During the meeting, the two exchanged views on key administrative priorities and discussed governance and development matters in the region.
The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to Ashish Kundra on his new assignment and expressed confidence that his leadership would further strengthen efficient administration in Ladakh.On December 17, Kavinder Gupta had also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, where discussions centred on Ladakh’s developmental priorities, financial requirements, and measures to strengthen infrastructure for inclusive growth.
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